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as in quietly
without motion
the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor
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as in however
in spite of that
their star player was injured in yesterday's game; still, it looks like he will be able to play today
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the town's streets are usually still and peopleless in the early morning hours
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the air was ominously still as dark clouds gathered in the distance
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
in his paintings Paul Gauguin depicts a still tropical paradise inhabited by mute and motionless natives
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
in the still of the forest he could relax and forget his worries
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a loud noise shattered the still of the night
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
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Recent Examples of still
John Towfighi, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the company's line of Valentine's Day drinkware, which launched on Jan. 3, is also still available for a limited time while supplies last.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
While sparkling wine production in Marlborough is relatively small compared to its still wine output, the focus on the traditional method has resulted in wines that are gaining international recognition.
—Lela London, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Thom Harris, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
Others noted the likeness between Melania's portrait and a still of the character Claire Underwood from Netflix's House of Cards, who is also the First Lady and played by actress Robin Wright.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Emily Palmer, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Maybe Wade moved too fluidly to ever be stilled in bronze.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
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Adverb
Yet bullish traders still outnumber bearish traders 51% to 34%.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the company's line of Valentine's Day drinkware, which launched on Jan. 3, is also still available for a limited time while supplies last.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Previously, wild rice was most commonly found in the still, shallow backwater areas of the river.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
While sparkling wine production in Marlborough is relatively small compared to its still wine output, the focus on the traditional method has resulted in wines that are gaining international recognition.
—Lela London, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Noun
Haaland’s role in most of this was to stand and watch — compare his position in the stills above, 20 seconds apart.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
Others noted the likeness between Melania's portrait and a still of the character Claire Underwood from Netflix's House of Cards, who is also the First Lady and played by actress Robin Wright.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
The two – who were taller and bigger than Avila, who weighed just 97 lbs. – then forced her into a shallow creek, tied her hands behind her back, gagged her and forced her head under the water until her body stilled.
—Emily Palmer, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Maybe Wade moved too fluidly to ever be stilled in bronze.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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Fact check: No proof Elon Musk ordered all federal workers to pass drug tests or be fired Contrary to the claim in the Threads post, however, Bezos did not post any announcement about a plan to purchase the X platform for $333 million.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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On Saturday, however, Lucas Raymond’s goal was the result of a too-easy zone entry by the Detroit Red Wings and a clean passing play across the zone.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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So rather than maintain the quiet, peaceful sleep environment any young child needs, her daughter found her serenity disrupted by the sound of her mom crashing to the floor having tried to sit on a chair that simply wasn't there.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Their hushed quiet was unmatched, their attention to detail legendary.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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What started off as a tranquil moment of solitude turned into a disaster, as the Labrador showed no understanding of personal space.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Then, there’s the town of Maratea, which is set on a tranquil Tyrrhenian coastline and offers historic accommodations by way of Hotel Santavenere (Sophia Loren and Anita Ekberg both stayed here).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Claressa Shields, the undefeated world champion boxer and two-time Olympic gold medalist, has broken her silence following a suspension for testing positive for marijuana.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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For decades after World War II, a long silence engulfed Poland’s Jewish history and the atrocities committed there.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That hasn't stopped the Trump administration from making some bold claims.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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The deputy had stopped Huttle, 42, of Hobart for driving 70 mph in a 55 mph zone.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Successfully calming down someone else can remind you of your capability to do the same for yourself.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
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The formula also provides skincare and wellness benefits with niacinamide to support the skin barrier and ashwagandha to calm nerves.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Visiting Villa manager Unai Emery had earlier been left angered by the decision to send off Jhon Duran with Tindall later seen shushing the Spaniard in the technical area.—
Callum Davis,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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In a sweet video shared on Instagram, the family could be seen hunkering down on a sectional couch, shushing each other and staring intently at their television screen as Kerry Washington and Andrew Garfield announced the nominees.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Palmas nevertheless pointed out that not everyone would come away a winner from the new policies.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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The grinder has five settings, which is fewer than many other coffee makers with grinders, but nevertheless, provides some degree of adjustability.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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